General Directory For Catechesis

Since 1971 the General Catechetical Directory has been the principal reference text and workgin tool for all those involved in the Churchs mission to proclaim the Gospel.

Changes in society and the wealth of material produced by the Magisterium have contributed to new insights and a more focused approach by those working in catechetical ministry. The general directory for Catechesis incorporates these developments, together with insights from the revised Catechism of the Catholic Church and the reflections of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on evangelization today. This important new document brings together developments and writings in the area of catechetics since 1971, including the large number of statements by Pope John Paul II.